Asia Business Law Journal

02/07/2020

Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the second annual Indonesia Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in July 2020.

As part of this process we are requesting nominations from in-house counsel, corporate executives and legal professionals around the world. Anyone with knowledge or experience of the quality of services provided by Indonesian law firms during the past year is welcome to make nominations.

Asia Business Law Journal is delighted to announce the second annual Indonesia Law Firm Awards, the winners of which will be announced in August 2020.

02/07/2020

Reed Smith hired corporate and commercial transaction specialist Johnny Lim as director at Resource Law, its formal law alliance partner in Singapore. He joins from rival firm Shook Lin & Bok, where he was a partner since 2015.

Reed Smith hired corporate and commercial transaction specialist Johnny Lim as director at Resource Law, its formal law alliance partner in Singapore

30/06/2020

Baker McKenzie appointed leveraged finance specialist Kenneth Ching and private equity expert Derek P**n as partners in its Hong Kong office. Media and entertainment lawyer Lex Kuo also rejoined the firm from Latham & Watkins.

Baker McKenzie appointed leveraged finance specialist Kenneth Ching and private equity expert Derek P**n as partners in its Hong Kong office

29/06/2020

Linklaters counselled Cathay Pacific on its HK$39 billion (US$5 billion) recapitalization proposal. The Linklaters transaction team was led by partners Matthew Middleditch, Nathalie Hobbs, William Liu and Alex Bidlake, and counsel Iris Yeung, Taiki Ki and Christian Felton.

Linklaters counselled Cathay Pacific on its US$5 billion recapitalization proposal. The transaction involved a proposed issuance of preference shares

02/06/2020

"Being women, we should challenge ourselves to keep our dignity, experience and financial strength. We should keep ourselves updated with new changes and continue to educate ourselves to take new challenges," says Amina Khatoon, a partner at Doulah & Doulah (D&D), Dhaka.



Read her story of successes and struggles for a more inclusive legal profession at https://www.vantageasia.com/power-parity-women-lawyers/

29/05/2020

“The highest point of my career is establishing SSEK Legal Consultants back in 1992, with three other women lawyers," says Ira Eddymurthy.

Read her success story for a more inclusive legal profession at https://www.vantageasia.com/power-parity-women-lawyers/

27/05/2020

Patricia Bunye, senior partner at Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia, shares her personal stories of successes, struggles and strategies for a more inclusive legal profession.



https://www.vantageasia.com/power-parity-women-lawyers/

27/05/2020

Sharing her personal stories of struggles and strategies for a more inclusive legal profession, Zico Law's Thailand partner Threenuch Bunruangthaworn explains the persistent challenges for female lawyers.

https://www.vantageasia.com/power-parity-women-lawyers/

01/04/2020

In the second part of this two-part series by Anand and Anand, the authors introduced the logos and taglines for registered geographical indications in India.

This is an opportune time to discuss the future course of Geographical Indications and designation in India.

19/03/2020

With the spread of novel coronavirus, businesses are taking unprecedented measures in order to stay operational and to protect their employees. Wendy Wong and Fiona Loughrey explain the legal challenges posed by working in the shadow of an outbreak

http://ow.ly/HEnW50yPH8r

12/03/2020

The Association of Corporate Counsel’s 2020 chief legal officers survey revealed that a “seat at the table”, regulatory issues, technology and AI are among the top factors influencing the role of general counsel around the globe.
http://ow.ly/Ekrk50yJMdZ

10/12/2019

Tim Steinert, Alibaba Group's GC talks with us about his team, legaltech, and others.